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Parenting

Officially supported and endorsed by the Theraplay Institute, this handbook provides concrete, practical assistance from international experts on deepening Theraplay knowledge and skills in a variety of areas of practice. It is essential reading for any Theraplay practitioner wanting to ensure their approach is carefully tailored to every setting. Learn More

A Helpful Guide to the Theory, Research and What it Means for Everyday Life

Jane Mitchell and Sarah Naish

The indispensable guide for social workers, professionals and therapeutic parents wanting a deeper, more expansive knowledge of the theory behind therapeutic parenting. Includes step-by-step guidance on developmental trauma, transitioning into an adoptive family, challenging behaviour, self-care for parents, the teenage years and much more. Learn More

Help for Cubs Who Have Had A Tough Start in Life

Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Zachary Kline

Riley is the story of a little bear with big feelings. Join this super-cool cub as he faces his fears with the animals who love him. This picture book is for children who have experienced trauma, to help them understand their overwhelming feelings, and learn to trust the safe grown-ups around them. Includes afterword for adults. Learn More

A Visual Introduction

Sarah Naish and Sarah Dillon, illustrated by Kath Grimshaw

The ideal starting point for understanding therapeutic parenting. This fully illustrated guide uses straightforward language and cartoon strips to explain this parenting style, covering over 40 different common issues. The perfect resource for parents, teachers and other adults, whether completely new to therapeutic parenting, or more experienced. Learn More

A Model for Practice

Early trauma can often lead to sensorimotor underdevelopment in children. This book provides practical strategies for both identifying and remedying this particular type of underdevelopment, through the use of those physical activities which take place in normal, loving parent-child relationships. Learn More

Theraplay® is an attachment-focused approach which strengthens the relationship between children and their carers. Fun and adaptable for use across a wide range of settings, this book is an ideal introduction and overview for any professional working with children and families. Learn More

Moving from Trauma to Trust

Sarah Naish, Sarah Dillon and Jane Mitchell

This is an original take on the experience of what it's really like to use therapeutic parenting while raising children who have experienced trauma, telling the story of a family who have really been there, from both a parent and child perspective. Helpful tips, and things to remember about how trauma can affect families, are provided throughout. Learn More

Everything You Need to Know to Unlock Your Teen's Potential

An accessible, expert guide to the incredible potential of the teen brain from 3 psychologists. The authors give practical tips and advice based on the very latest research that reappraises the adolescent years as an exciting and unique period of development, showing how we can best support teens' emotional, social and intellectual development. Learn More

A Practical Guide to Supporting Children Who Have Encountered Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Rebecca Brooks

Offering teachers and other education staff guidance on how to work with children who have experienced trauma, this practical book is full of hands-on tips and guidance as to the most effective ways they can offer support. It covers a wide breadth of topics such as behavioural issues and home and school co-operation. Learn More